I wake up tired, I close my eyes, And watch another day pass by. I count the hours, lose the days, And watch them slowly slip away. I still remember wanting more, A life worth waiting, worth fighting for. But somewhere down that winding road, I lost the dreams I used to hold. They tell me I should feel so proud, For making it this far somehow. But all their words just fade away, When I wake up feeling the same each day. I'M STILL HERE! I'M ALIVE! I say the words, but I don't know why. I never asked to be this strong, I never thought it'd hurt this long. I'M STILL HERE! I'M ALIVE! Another morning, another night. I'm not holding on, I just haven't let go, Every day takes more than before. Still here... Still alive... Sometimes I laugh, sometimes I smile, And almost feel alright a while. But when the noise begins to fade, I'm back to where I was yesterday. I'm tired of trying to explain, A hurt I can't describe or name. And every time I think I'm through, Tomorrow comes to claim its due. Don't tell me it'll be alright, Don't tell me I just need to fight. I've heard those words a thousand times, But none of them can ease my mind. I'M STILL HERE! I'M ALIVE! I say the words, but I don't know why. I never asked to be this strong, I never thought it'd hurt this long. I'M STILL HERE! I'M ALIVE! Another morning, another night. I'm not holding on, I just haven't let go, Every day takes more than before. I don't wanna be brave, I don't wanna be strong. I don't wanna pretend That nothing is wrong. I don't need another reason, Or another lesson in pain. I just want a little silence, But the thoughts come back again. I'm so tired of trying, So tired of being strong. I don't know what I'm waiting for, Or why I've waited so long. I'M STILL HERE! I'M ALIVE! But I can't tell you what that means tonight. I never asked to be this strong, I never thought it'd hurt this long. I'M STILL HERE! I'M ALIVE! No revelation, no reason why. I'm not holding on, I just haven't let go, And that's the only truth I know. Still here... Still alive... I'm so tired...
